Victor Lawson remembered as a pioneer in journalism
The piece honors Victor Lawson at 75 as a builder of Chicago newspapers, likening him to Bennett and Greeley, and notes his adaptability from stagecoaches to wireless and radio, shaping modern journalism. It also includes unrelated columns on breakfast habits of swimmers and scientific talk about ether and radio waves.
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Victor Lawson
Chicago
Lawson
Bennett
Greeley
Raymond
West Texas forecast shows fair Sunday
Weather note states temperature extremes yesterday ranged 66 to 92 with a same high of 92 yesterday a year ago. The forecast for all West Texas calls for generally fair conditions on Sunday. An ad line mentions car rentals and local contact at 113 East 4th with a phone number.
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Texas
Amarillo Mayor Entangled in Excelsior Springs Lynching Scene
Mayor Lee Bivins of Amarillo Texas, visiting Excelsior Springs Missouri, found himself unexpectedly guest of a lynching party. He witnessed a Black man hanged after a reported assault, and could not identify any mob members. Authorities investigated with limited cooperation from the mayor.
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Lee Bivins
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Amarillo
Texas
South
Mr. Bivins
Globe
Bivins
Southwestern Public Service Company
Hks
Orient Employees Meet By Writed Press San Angelo
Orient railroad employees and officials gathered in San Angelo to discuss union objectives led by W T Kemper president. He outlined plans to exclude the line including Old Mexico branches as part of the effort. The Iron Horse is coming.
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Orient
San Angelo
Orient Railroad
W. T. Kemper
Read
Old Mexico
Kemper
Record Year for National Park Tourists Promises Big Influx
The Interior Department reports nearly 1,000,000 visitors to national parks by July end, with estimates of over 2,000,000 for the year. Most travel by automobile. August and September expected to be the peak months, about 750,000 more than last year to that date.
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United Press
Washington
National Parks
Interior Department
West Texas chamber of commerce meet to be held in Dalhart
Dalhart hosts the West Texas chamber of commerce district convention on Monday August 24 with delegates from Clarendon Shamrock Hereford and other Panhandle towns. Sam Braswell presides Porter Whally will speak on The Development of West Texas. A noon banquet and entertainment are planned by the local committees.
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Globe
Dalhart
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle
Clarendon
Shamrock
Hereford
Sam Braswell
C. H. Walker
Dalhart Texan
J. R. Perry
Perryton
West Texas
Porter Whally
R R. A. Highsmith
Floydada Chamber of Commerce
O Vv
Vernon
Amarillo
Paul W. Horn
Lubbock
B. M. Whitaker
Col
R. Q. Lee
Cisco
A.H. Lehdigh
Dalbert Committees
Amarillo plans large delegation to convention
V. Vernon, Beal Pumphrey, J. Cole, Ernest Thompson, A. Armstrong, C. R. Christian and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ansley will attend. The party will leave the Amarillo hotel at 6:36 on Monday morning and local Amarillo residents are urged to join, calling 2286 to notify Board of City Development officials.
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V. Vernon
Beal Pumphrey
J. Cole
Ernest Thompson
A. Armstrong
C. R. Christian
Henry Ansley
Amarillo
New Orleans Swimmers Win Southern AAU Meet
New Orleans tops the sixth annual Southern AAU swimming meet with 57 points, Dallas second with 23. Dallas collected nine points in the fancy diving event. American Warehouse Co. storare.
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New Orleans
United Press
Dallas
Southern A. A. U
Marvin Jones Returns From Orient Denies Japan War Threat
Congressman Marvin Jones, back from a two month tour of the Orient, declares no danger of war with Japan. He notes Japan’s economic dip, U S as major silk buyer, and predicts future Pacific challenges as China falters. Jones plans two months in his district to review crop conditions.
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Marvin Jones
Orient
Japan
United States
Mr. Jones
China
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Honolulu
Panhandle
Texas
Amarillo water plan shifts burden to distribution
The Globe reports City Light & Water proposes to keep ownership of the water plant and distribute water via Amarillo, charging 1.80 per four thousand gallons versus Lubbock’s 1.30. Amarillo taxpayers fear high costs stem from distribution, not pumping, and warn cheaper water is essential for growth.
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Sunday Globe
City Light & Water Company
Amarillo
City of Lubbock
Lubbock
United States
Severe Storm Strikes Town Nearby Houston
A severe wind and rain storm hit Seabrook near Galveston Bay just before midnight, killing several and injuring a number. Houston Yacht Club reportedly blown away and ambulances ferried to the scene as communication failed and reports remained incomplete.
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United Press
Houston
Saabrook
Leaders in fair optimistic for 1925 Tri-State exposition
Officials at the Amarillo Tri-State exposition preview a twofold expansion over 1924 with strong attendance. Departments predict record showings in horse racing, home demonstration exhibits, and football events, while plans include a Studebaker giveaway and a popular girl contest.
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Amarillo Tri-State
Board of City Development Rooms
Panhandle
Guy Saunders
Anne Bower
J. L. Nunn
Bis
Feir
J. W. Beale
R. P. Parcells
Clarendon
Canron
Studebaker
Tri-State Exposition
J. G. Short
Ecconomics
Walter Irvin
Auto Racing Committee
F. L. Beer
City Officials Skewed Water Charges in Amarillo Plan
City leaders reject a City Light and Water proposal to distribute water at 45 cents per thousand gallons after city limits, arguing costs exceed practical rates. Engineers estimate distribution at 24 cents per thousand in the first million gallons, 2 cents in the next million, vs Lubbock's 5 cents.
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City Light & Wate Company
Migh
City Light & Water Company
Mayo Bivins
C. A Fisk
J. H. Harris
Amarillo
Bivins
Lubbock Ty
City Light & Water, Company
Lubbhbock
Lubbock
Santa Fe
Lieht & Water
Dorothy Ellingston Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Dorothy Ellington, referred to as the jazz girl, was found guilty of manslaughter in San Francisco after a twelve hour jury deliberation. The penalty ranges from one to ten years, with Judge Harry Launderback set to pronounce judgement at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday.
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Dorothy Ellingston
United Press
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellington
Harry Lauderback
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